Participatory Budgeting Outreach Analyst

City of Durham, NC; Durham (NC); Hybride; USD 43 000 - 55 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

City of Durham, NC is seeking a Part-Time Community Initiatives & Engagement Analyst (30 hours/week) to advance participatory budgeting and community engagement in Durham. The role emphasizes outreach to underserved communities, collaboration with residents, schools, and partner organizations, and representation at PB events.

Ideal candidates are bilingual in English and Spanish, with strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work evenings and weekends for community

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, public policy, communications, community development, planning, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Two years of experience conducting outreach, canvassing, facilitating meetings, or supporting community events.
• Valid NC Class C Driver's License.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement outreach strategies to support broad, equitable participation in all phases of the PB process.
• Build trusted relationships with residents, schools, neighborhood groups, community organizations, faith-based organizations, and other partners.
• Conduct neighborhood outreach, canvassing, tabling, presentations, community meetings, and local events.
• Facilitate conversations to help residents understand PB, share priorities, submit ideas, develop proposals, and participate in voting.
• Identify and develop new outreach opportunities in historically underserved communities.
• Represent and promote Participatory Budgeting at community events, partner meetings, and public presentations.
• Support community idea collection, proposal development, voting, and other PB phases.
• Assist resident Budget Delegates with meetings, activities, communications, and proposal development.
• Support the PB Steering Committee through meeting preparation, communication, facilitation, follow-up, and action-item tracking.
• Coordinate with City staff and partners to answer questions and support engagement activities.
• Track outreach activities, resident participation, community contacts, and feedback.
• Maintain records and assist with evaluating reach and effectiveness of engagement efforts.
• Support surveys, data collection, program evaluation, and reporting.
• Use digital tools to manage community contacts, event information, participation data, and program activities.

Connaissances

Outreach experience

Community engagement

Bilingual English/Spanish

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in public administration or related field

Description du poste

City of Durham, NC is seeking a Part-Time Community Initiatives & Engagement Analyst (30 hours/week) to advance participatory budgeting and community engagement in Durham. The role emphasizes outreach to underserved communities, collaboration with residents, schools, and partner organizations, and representation at PB events.

Ideal candidates are bilingual in English and Spanish, with strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work evenings and weekends for community